The Niners and Cowboys both entered their Sunday Night Football matchup eager for victories, having suffered tough home losses recently. This intense rivalry set the stage for a compelling game.
The Cowboys led in the first half, going into halftime with a 10-6 advantage. However, Brock Purdy and the Niners rallied, scoring three consecutive touchdowns from rookie RB Isaac Guerendo, TE George Kittle, and Purdy himself.
Although Dallas attempted to respond with two touchdowns from wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, they fell short as Prescott threw four consecutive incomplete passes late in the game. The Niners secured a 30-24 victory, marking their fourth straight win over the Cowboys.
Game Stats and Leaders
Niners QB Brock Purdy completed 18 of 26 passes for 260 yards and one touchdown, without any interceptions, and added eight carries for 56 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown. Tight end George Kittle led the receiving corps with six catches for 128 yards and a touchdown. Rookie running back Isaac Guerendo was the top rusher with 14 carries for 85 yards and a touchdown.
For the Cowboys, quarterback Dak Prescott went 25 of 38 for 243 yards, with two touchdowns and two interceptions, marking his third consecutive game with multiple interceptions. Running back Ezekiel Elliott led the ground game with 10 carries for 34 yards and a touchdown. In his first game with Dallas, RB Dalvin Cook had six carries for 12 yards. CeeDee Lamb topped the receiving stats with 13 receptions for 146 yards and two touchdowns.
Up Next
The Cowboys will face the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, November 3, in their second consecutive road game. The Niners will take a bye week before meeting the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on the road in Week 10 on Sunday, November 10.
Guerendo ends the game.
Ultimately, the Cowboys had ample opportunity to rally, but Prescott’s four pass attempts fell incomplete, resulting in a turnover to the Niners. Guerendo sealed the game with a 14-yard run, sliding just before reaching the end zone. The Niners secured the victory.
Amazing performance tonight @isaacguerendo ! Let's Go #49ers https://t.co/lc1fC7CS1D
— Mario Guerendo (@MarioGuerendo) October 28, 2024
CeeDee TD #2
They narrowed the gap to 6 points with CeeDee’s second consecutive touchdown catch.
Amazing performance tonight @isaacguerendo ! Let's Go #49ers https://t.co/lc1fC7CS1D
— Mario Guerendo (@MarioGuerendo) October 28, 2024
CeeDee TD #1
The Cowboy initiated their own comeback with a touchdown pass to WR CeeDee Lamb.
The Dak Prescott CeeDee Lamb TD we've been waiting for! pic.twitter.com/8hSmAZbpCy
— PlayerProfiler (@rotounderworld) October 28, 2024
Purdy’s TD
Quarterback Brock Purdy scored a touchdown himself, capping off three consecutive TDs for the Niners in a second-half rally.
Brock Purdy sneaks it in for the touchdown
The 49ers are now up 27-10pic.twitter.com/yDRCF4yo8O
— Coach Yac 🗣 (@Coach_Yac) October 28, 2024
Guerendo with the big plays
Niners rookie RB Isaac Guerendo had multiple standout moments during the game.
Isaac Guerendo goes up the middle for 20 yards!
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